Radical inclusion is one of the principles of any Burn, and this year we’re trying something new to support participants with access needs. This Inclusion and Accessibility on site PDF [click to download] has been drafted by members of Nest core, and includes a review of the site itself (particularly with participants with mobility needs), and the general event. We’ve used industry best practice guidelines from Attitude is Everything to inform the contents (but we know there are gaps in our awareness of access needs, and also knowledge of the site). It’s been reviewed by the community (Community Embassy) team, and the infrastructure (DPW) team, and participants with access needs. This document is a work in progress and will be updated annually. We’re open to feedback, to keen to make this document another tool to help participants be Radically Included and Radically Self-reliant.

Please plan to bring your own water solutions for drinking and cooking. Large reusable water containers for carrying water onsite with you are very cost-efficient and the waste-friendly. We recommend up to 5 or 6 litres per person per day, which takes into account drinking, cooking and washing. Alternatively, you might wish to explore the option of a water purification system, for utilising existing natural water onsite.

Although we hope everyone will plan according to the principle of Radical Self-Reliance, Nest will have an emergency supply of drinking water available to participants who run into trouble.

Core team volunteers are also negotiating the supply of non-potable water for showers and hand-washing. More updates soon.

NOTE THAT THE USE OF NON-BIODEGRADABLE SOAP AND CHEMICALS IS NOT PERMITTED ANYWHERE ON SITE.

Leave No Trace principles stipulate a “pack-in, pack-out” approach. Nestlings who remove all evidence of their passage, and dispose of it in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, will be lauded as shining pillars of the community.

However.

Nest also has a community initiative to manage waste in a communally responsible way. which prevents dumping of waste en route from the event. It is hugely reliant on reducing volume of packaging in advance of arrival, and reducing the weight (even more importantly than the size!) of the wast that is generated at our gathering

NESTLINGS WHO WORK TO MINIMISE THEIR WASTE IN ADVANCE OF, AND DURING THE EVENT, ARE INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THIS COMMUNALLY OFFERED EFFORT.

Centre Camp is where you can find all necessary information you might need on-site. This includes: areas where participants’ help is needed, programme updates, lost and found. Centre Camp is found amonst a grove of trees central to the site, clearly marked on all our maps and signposted throughout the site. You’re invited to make this a welcoming space with activities and workshops, performances, and your own presence and creative flair.

Safety

We have security on-site to safeguard our community and home. Our security team is well experienced with alternative events and Nest specifically, and does not want to spoil your experience of the event. However, our participants are reminded that the law of the land still applies at Nest.

Experienced medical staff are on-site 24-hours during peak gathering dates. If you develop medical needs while on-site, please alert a Ranger for immediate attention, or make your way to Centre Camp or to Welfare.

Children

Children of all ages and radically self-reliant parents are very welcome at Nest. If you’ve ever taken them camping then you’re halfway there! Read through the Survival Guide – all tips count double for kids!

Children 12 and under are free of charge – after you purchase your adult ticket please email family@burningnest.co.uk with the names and ages of your attending children.

We have a Facebook group! Email family@burningnest.co.uk if you’d like to be added and kept up to date with the goings on.

Lost children will be taken immediately to Centre Camp. Rangers will then locate the child’s carer(s).You must ensure your child has an identification item that specifies where you are camped and also knows where their family camp is. Immediately notify a Ranger if at all concerned about the whereabouts of your child.

FAQ

What is the exact location / postcode of the new site?

In order to protect the participants during the event, as well as the landonwers, the exact location of the event will be revealed to all Nest 2018 membership holders well in advance of the event. Look out for more information in the forthcoming months in our newsletter and make sure you provided us with the correct contact details upon your Burner Bio registration.

Can I bring my pet to Nest?

Nest has experimented with range of policies on pets at the event, and will be advising shortly on a decision for 2018. While the community’s feedback on their presence is largely positive, this year we will once again have local livestock to navigate. Stay tuned, Fido!